Look Like You Don’t Have a Hangover in Minutes Flat With These Beauty Tips

It's New Year's Eve! And, as to be expected, my favorite part of the night out is getting all glammed up. My least favorite? Looking like I've been hit by a truck the next day. Usually, I just wallow in bed until it doesn't matter anymore, but this year I'm staying with my boyfriend's parents, so I need to look human at some point before noon. The whole thing should take you less than fifteen minutes flat.

FIX YOUR EYES: The biggest tell-tale sign of a late night out are puffy, red, watery eyes that scream, “I just want a my couch and a Shahs of Sunset marathon.” Ditch the inflated bags by vegging out for ten minutes with a bag of frozen peas — wrapped in a dish towel — on top of your eyes (The peas mold to your face better than, say, a veggie burger). Not only does this feel awesome, but the cold will help deflate the swelling ASAP. Then, tap an apricot concealer under eyes to cover dark circles — I swear by Laura Mercier Under Eye Perfecter. Finish by rimming your inner, lower lashline (aka waterline) with a beige liner like Tarte emphasEyes Inner Rim Brightener in Nude and top off with a brown mascara. That way, you’ll look polished and put together without drawing too much attention to your less-than-fresh eyes.

FIX YOUR SKIN: If your skin looks sallow and swollen after a few too many, sleep with an extra pillow before you hit the hay. While it may not be the most comfortable thing, but the more vertically you’re positioned, the better your skin will drain overnight, thus toning down the puff. When you wake up, load up on lotion, then add a brightening primer — Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer is a classic — before you layer on your go-to foundation or BB cream. Finish with a creamy blush applied to the apples of cheeks. I’m a sucker for NARS Penny Lane.

FIX YOUR LIPS: Lips are a major ally for hangovers. Rock your favorite bold shade and distract from any less-than-flawless areas. Just remember, start with a hydrating lip primer, since your pout is probably pretty parched. A great one: Too Faced Lip Insurance, which hydrates with vitamin E while locking lipstick in place. Now go get ‘em, girl!